Harry17Not for the flat-footedI really wanted to like these shoes and indeed, I do love the color and style. But as soon as I put them on, I could feel what seemed like arch supports. I have flat feet so I cannot wear shoes with arch supports. I couldn't find anything in the product description that mentioned it; but I did find this:
"FLEXconnect™ dual directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability on uneven terrain "
But what the heck does that mean? There are so many trademarked terms in the description and I have no idea what any of it means. Some straight forward writing would help. Seriously, what the heck is "dual directional flex-groove"?
Or maybe it's the ratio: "insole: 3mm; midsole: 8/8mm; sole: 1.2mm" But again, how is the average consumer supposed to decipher that?
I've ordered many Merrell shoes in the past and even a pair of Bare Access. This is supposed to be a "barefoot" product. So why make the insole in a way that leaves out anyone without nice arches?

Not for the flat-footed

Dec 11, 2018

I really wanted to like these shoes and indeed, I do love the color and style. But as soon as I put them on, I could feel what seemed like arch supports. I have flat feet so I cannot wear shoes with arch supports. I couldn't find anything in the product description that mentioned it; but I did find this:
"FLEXconnect™ dual directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability on uneven terrain "
But what the heck does that mean? There are so many trademarked terms in the description and I have no idea what any of it means. Some straight forward writing would help. Seriously, what the heck is "dual directional flex-groove"?
Or maybe it's the ratio: "insole: 3mm; midsole: 8/8mm; sole: 1.2mm" But again, how is the average consumer supposed to decipher that?
I've ordered many Merrell shoes in the past and even a pair of Bare Access. This is supposed to be a "barefoot" product. So why make the insole in a way that leaves out anyone without nice arches?

Merrell's reply

We're sorry to hear these weren't for you. You can find all descriptions of the technology in the Technology section below the description. Please give us a call at 800.288.3124. We'd be happy to do all we can to help!

EA hair on the snug sideI had a pair in a 10 and they feel slightly large so for my second pair I dropped down to a 9.5 they are very comfy but just slightly snug. I will definitely by again. Wish they came with an extra set of laces though.

A hair on the snug side

Dec 05, 2018

I had a pair in a 10 and they feel slightly large so for my second pair I dropped down to a 9.5 they are very comfy but just slightly snug. I will definitely by again. Wish they came with an extra set of laces though.